No VW Bluesport, according to VW head of R&D

[MileHighBoxster]

The Boxster/Cayman should be (in my opinion) one platform in coupe and roadster form. I know they really are but they have different development operations. It's time to drop the Cayenne (as VW did the Touareg) and they can bring in the Cajun (like VW did with the Tiguan). Then focus on the (only in my head) two main platforms - 911 and Boxster.

I'm not sure how CAFE futures relate. Ferrari and other exotics aren't bringing in lower-end higher mileage editions. If your pie-chart is correct, it is obvious that Porsche can make more money by selling more vehicles that have little resemblance to their original idea. That, my friend, is unfortunate.

[coreseller]

Originally Posted by MileHighBoxster

If your pie-chart is correct, it is obvious that Porsche can make more money by selling more vehicles that have little resemblance to their original idea. That, my friend, is unfortunate.

Unfortunate but necessary, for the survival of Porsche. After all, the Boxster saved Porsche in the late 90's also, the 911 faithful purists cried foul then also, just like they did with the 928, 924, 914..........................

Something we learned awhile back at our manufacturing facilities; Volume (as long as margins are maintained) hides a multitude of sins.

[tonycarreon]

Originally Posted by coreseller

Something we learned awhile back at our manufacturing facilities; Volume (as long as margins are maintained) hides a multitude of sins.

saw the sales numbers today - worldwide porsche sales were up 22% to a nearly 119k vehicles - mostly to china which saw a 65% jump. us sales were up 14% and germany sales up 13%.

cayenne was the most "in demand" accounting for nearly 60k vehicles.

[coreseller]

Interesting figure I caught while watching "Ultimate Factories" featuring Porsche. If I remember right, they produce ~110 911's per day and 20 Boxsters at the Stuttgart facility. The segment highlighting the engine production section said they produce 500 engines a day. Surprising numbers to me.

[ekam]

Originally Posted by MileHighBoxster

Ferrari and other exotics aren't bringing in lower-end higher mileage editions.

I guess you don't read car news much... Aston Martin Cygnet (based on Toyota iQ.)